115. The Haunted London Underground

We have all heard of ghost towns, but what about the ghost-facilities that exist within some of the world’s most-populated cities? What happens when a location associated with something as storied as London’s famous Underground is abandoned? What sorts of folklore builds up around it? In this episode, Matt discusses two such examples and what they may tell us about how Londoners view themselves and their city.

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This episode featured music by Matthew Armstrong and production assistance from Kaylia Metcalfe.

117. Ghostwatch Ghosthropology

 In this episode, Matt talks about an infamous TV movie – Ghostwatch – that allegedly tricked millions of Britons into believing that the BBC had inadvertently let a malevolent spirit loose on the country. The actual story is both more mundane and more interesting. Plus, Ghostwatch provides a snapshot of public paranormal beliefs of the early 1990s. Come learn about one of the best horror movies Matt has ever seen, and how it reflects paranormal beliefs, and how the movie and its aftermath are remembered. Full show notes: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/ Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthroplogy Instagram: instagram.com/ghosthropod YouTube: youtube.com/@ghosthropology Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/c/ghosthropology Email: ghosthropology@gmail.com
  1. 117. Ghostwatch
  2. 116. The Fresno Nightcrawler
  3. 115 The Haunted London Underground
  4. 114. Deogen
  5. 113 Atherton Mansion

Sources:

Anglotopia

Ghoststory.uk (archived)

The London Gazette, November 25, 1913

London Tube Museum

London X London

My London

Spooky Valley

Strange Britain

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